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Saint Cloud State University ( St. Cloud State)
- 720 Fourth Ave. South
- Saint Cloud, MN 56301
- OPEID College Code: 00237700
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- General Phone: (320) 308-0121
- President: Earl H. Potter
- Website: www.stcloudstate.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 16,940
- College Alias: St. Cloud State

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.stcloudstate.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 3,161 | 3,519 | 6,680 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,284 (72%) | 2,783 (79%) | 5,067 (76%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,121 (49%) | 1,260 (45%) | 2,381 (47%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 2,064 | 87% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 18 | 23 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: St. Cloud State Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 74%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 58% | 21% | 30% | 19% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,569 | $2,606 | $2,098 | $2,486 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Number in Default | 50 | 42 | 44 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,830 | 3,451 | 2,944 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,955 | $5,722 | $5,322 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,097 | $11,630 | $10,894 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,040 | $1,000 | $1,300 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,592 | $5,250 | $4,688 |
| Other Expenses | $2,630 | $2,546 | $2,500 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,592 | $5,250 | $4,688 |
| Other Expenses | $2,630 | $2,546 | $2,500 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,630 | $2,546 | $2,500 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,217 | $14,518 | $13,810 |
| Out of State | $21,359 | $20,426 | $19,382 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,217 | $14,518 | $13,810 |
| Out of State | $21,359 | $20,426 | $19,382 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $9,625 | $9,268 | $9,122 |
| Out of State | $15,767 | $15,176 | $14,694 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 16,940 Undergraduate: 15,173 Graduate: 1,767
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 7,811 Female: 9,129
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 7,144 Female: 8,029
- Graduate Gender Male: 667 Female: 1,100
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 12,552 Part-Time: 4,388
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 11,938 Part-Time: 3,235
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 614 Part-Time: 1,153
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 990 | 6% |
| American Indian | 141 | 0.8% |
| Black | 453 | 3% |
| Asian | 401 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 162 | 1% |
| White | 13,624 | 80% |
| Unknown | 1,169 | 7% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1,418 | 8% |
| Ages 18-19 | 4,104 | 24% |
| Ages 20-21 | 4,239 | 25% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,683 | 22% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,611 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 563 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 363 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 467 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 185 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 10 | 0.06% |
| Age Uknown | 297 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,624 | 1,358 | 266 |
| Faculty Status | 764 | 559 | 205 |
| Tenured Faculty | 342 | 342 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 764 | 559 | 205 |
| Primarily Instruction | 764 | 559 | 205 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 38 | 37 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 431 | 398 | 33 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 391 | 364 | 27 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 193 | 171 | 22 |
| Skilled Crafts | 40 | 40 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 121 | 119 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $64,667 (559) | $67,238 (321) | $61,198 (238) |
| Professor | $75,727 (226) | $78,702 (138) | $71,061 (88) |
| Associate Professor | $62,238 (124) | $63,173 (76) | $60,757 (48) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,727 (186) | $56,076 (101) | $55,313 (85) |
| Instructor | $41,374 (23) | $42,952 (6) | $40,817 (17) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $64,667 (559) | $67,238 (321) | $61,198 (238) |
| Professor | $75,727 (226) | $78,702 (138) | $71,061 (88) |
| Associate Professor | $62,238 (124) | $63,173 (76) | $60,757 (48) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,727 (186) | $56,076 (101) | $55,313 (85) |
| Instructor | $41,374 (23) | $42,952 (6) | $40,817 (17) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,625,271 | $944,834 | $680,437 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 58% | 42% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 535 | 334 | 201 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 522 | 329 | 193 |
| Baseball | 48 | 48 | - |
| Basketball | 31 | 15 | 16 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 78 | 43 | 35 |
| Football | 106 | 106 | - |
| Golf | 21 | 12 | 9 |
| Ice Hockey | 54 | 29 | 25 |
| Skiing | 14 | - | 14 |
| Soccer | 26 | - | 26 |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 64 | 33 | 31 |
| Tennis | 19 | 10 | 9 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Wrestling | 38 | 38 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $44,660 | $35,586 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $14,294 | $14,246 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 76 | 43 | 33 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Football | 11 | 11 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 10 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Ice Hockey | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Skiing | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Tennis | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Wrestling | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 72%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 36%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 46% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 43% |
| Female | 49% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 44% |
| American Indian | 36% |
| Black | 33% |
| Asian | 39% |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| White | 49% |
| Unknown | 41% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 18% |
| 5 Years | 38% |
| 6 Years | 45% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 29 | 9 |
| Liquor Related | 170 | 168 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 18 | 5 |
| Liquor Related | 93 | 98 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 6 | 6 |
| Robbery | 2 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 29 | 20 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 5 | 5 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 18 | 13 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 |
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